United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 126979
Empty Property: VAT
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13 April 2026
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21 April 2026 · Answer
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Summary
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made on the cost of removing VAT on the renovation of unoccupied properties.
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13 April 2026
Written question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made on the cost of removing VAT on the renovation of unoccupied properties.
Source: Commons
21 April 2026
Answer
The Government recognises the importance of reusing existing housing stock to deliver new homes. To support this, residential renovations are subject to a reduced rate of VAT of five per cent if they meet certain conditions. These include the renovation o...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-04-13/126979
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1899092
- uk · wq-1899092 · source updated 21 April 2026